Community Engagement Guidelines for new Wireless Facilities

Improving engagement with communities on new wireless telecommunications facilities

What it is

Guidelines for wireless network operators to help facilitate open and transparent engagement with communities at or near the location of new or upgraded wireless facilities.

Purpose

To bridge the gap between what the Resource Management Act prescribes, and what communities and local councils expect, from wireless network operators when looking to upgrade or install new wireless facilities.

Who it applies to

Wireless network operators

Who it affects

Members of the public that live in areas that are zoned and occupied for primarily residential purposes.

Managers of public facilities, that are adjacent or near the location of new or upgraded wireless facilities.